Proverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to them that send him: For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
In context
10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, And thine infamy turn not away.
11 A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. 12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. 13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to them that send him: For he refresheth the soul of his masters. 14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift Is like clouds and wind without rain.
15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone. 16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 25:13 in the NIV
Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 25:13 in the ESV
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.